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50 Wine Experiences

Our band of wine experts share their favourite regions, cellar doors, watering
holes and the most rewarding vinous exploits the world has to offer. 

2022 Winemaker of the Year Awards

MEET THE WINNERS

Here And Now

BY DANIEL J. HONAN

A Return To The Roots

BY alex Mitcheson

A Family Affair

by nick stock

Trial By River

BY michael glover
TRAVEL

O, Okanagan
We See You Rise

BY TOM KLINE

3 Days In Champagne

BY Sara Underdown
FOOD

Christmas Cracker

RECIPES FROM Nagi MaehashI
wine matches FROM PETER BOURNE

What To Drink With Crustaceans 

BY PETER BOURNE
TASTINGS

Cheers To Chenin Blanc

Panel Tasting
BY Nick Bulleid MW

Best Buy Wines

Top 60 New Release Wines
REGULARS

A Question Of Trust

Green gauge | daniel j. honan
Why do we ask organic producers to certify that they’re not using toxic chemicals instead of demanding that those who do tell us on the bottle? 

Licensed to Still

SPIRIT GUIDE |  Patrick Haddock
With time on their hands, Alex Doughty and Greg Logan set about creating a spirits brand that reflected the essence of NSW’s Southern Highlands region.

Valley Of Gold

CRAFT BEER |  julian tompkin
Known for stunning chardonnay and pinot noir, Yarra Valley is also home to some Australia’s top brewery experiences.

A Schiava Summer

VARIETY SPOTLIGHT | Cassandra Charlick 
Light and floral reds are perfect for chilled summer drinking, but instead of
pinot noir or a gamay, we’ve got a strong case to make for trying schiava. 

An Artisan First of All

WINE HISTORY | MARCUS BEST
Australia has produced some outstanding winemakers over the years – and that tradition continues to this day.

Making Good

NZ UPDATE | jane skilton MW
The long and winding road that leads to the Martinborough region is either a blessing or a curse. One thing’s for sure: traversing it delivers in spades for those seeking top-quality wines.

Loire Valley Sparkling 

STYLE GUIDE| cassandra charLick
From one of the most diverse wine regions in France come these sublime sparklings to up your game when it comes to popping the cork on something special this summer.

Care Package

LAST WORD | Morris Gleitzman
A top-notch red housed in a Brisbane garage for eight years ahead of its great unveiling. What could go wrong?

Gaby Fury of Grafted Wines

SOMMELIER'S CHOICE | Aimee o'keefe
After working as a touring musician for many years, Fury started to dip her toes into the hospitality scene as a humble waiter, before falling in love with the energy, passion and magic of the restaurant world.

Off The Press

COMPILED BY AIMEE O'KEEFE

Find out about the latest in the wine and food world, including openings in Sydney and Adelaide along with new releases from Fogarty Wine Group and Scarborough Wine Co.

Wine Dilemmas

Q&A | JANE SKILTON

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What's On

BY AIMEE O'KEEFE

Meet the Maker - Alex Beckett of Briar Ridge

OFF THE PRESS | Aimee o'keefe
Alex Beckett of Pokolbin star Briar Ridge is undoubtedly one of the top young winemakers in Australia. The WINE magazine was lucky enough to catch up with Beckett and chat about his career to date, and his advice for other aspiring young winemakers and viticulturists. 

Global Influencer

sake | tony plowman
If there’s anyone who knows about depth and complexity, it’s former Dom Pérignon chef de cave, Richard Geoffroy. Now he’s bringing that same attention to detail to his work with sake. 

Destination Spotlight - Rochford Wines

DESTINATIONS | AIMEE O'KEEFE
Discover Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley.

Sawanotsuru Sake Brewery

OFF THE PRESS | YUKINO OCHIAI
This year Deja vu Sake is celebrating 10 years of representing some of Japan’s finest sakes in Australia. Over the next few months, we’d like to introduce you to some of our favourite Japanese sake breweries – and tempt you with some delicious suggestions. Kampai!

Great Blue But Yonder

the WINE magazine – Bespoke Promotion
McLaren puts the drive in ‘wine drive’, as editor Daniel J. Honan found out when he climbed into a 2022 McLaren GT and headed for Mount Pleasant Wines in the Hunter Valley.

On Our Bookshelf

OFF THE PRESS | Aimee O'Keefe
Check out the latest books on our shelf.